Letters From France Describe Frontline Trench Fighting
Walter Wright reports from France dated 29-216 detailing brutal bombardments and charges by British and Beattie regiments. He and comrades face heavy casualties, capture 190 prisoners first, then fewer later, with vivid accounts of shell fire, trenches, and witnessing medals praised by General Birdwood.
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J.P. Rhedden
France
Em Hayes
Craven Mill
Jeb Trigade
Thor
Glal
Roumania
Moi
Birdwood
Walter Wright
Comrades Sympathy and Tributes From France
Germon receives letter of condolence for Private Geo T Germon 2089 who died on 41-7-16 during observation duties. Comrade commander testifies he was sober and Australian, expresses comfort, and notes George’s pocket book and Bible will be sent to his family.
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Germon
France
Mra. Germon
Geo. T.germon
George
Scomfort
Brave Australian Soldier George Keghin Remembered by Comrade
Oliver Coleman writes to Mrs. Germoo-Wuilst from Broadmeadow camp recalling George Keghin a fearless and brave member of the battalion who died after being shot by a sniper eleven months after they became friends in the trenches. Coleman notes George’s courage, the mutual loyalty, and the seizure of his personal belongings which he sent to his mother along with heartfelt sympathy and prayers for comfort.
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Mra
Germoo
George
Broadmearow
Othos
Holdeworthy
Wether
Hnspital T
Gou
Oliver Coleman
Durban visit described by MraoJ N Caurto letters
In a Durban dated 6 8 16 message MraoJ N Caurto reports arrival with fond impressions of the port and opera fun. He describes soldiers tossing pennies to the crowd, rickshaw pullers with horns and feathers, rides on rickshaws, generous hospitality from a Canadian and Australian couple, tea at a fine hotel, and a hot dry winter climate with cheap fruit and dear clothing. He notes German actions nearby and the bustling, colorful city scene with parks and gardens.
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Mraoj. N. Caurto
Durban
Australia
Niagara
Gloucester
Tucker
War News Mixed Reports From Front and Balkans
Reports from the front describe British repulsing German attacks at Schwaben Redoubt and gains near Yenival, with British artillery and trench mortars launching organized bombardments. Russian actions in the Carpathians and Bulgarian fronts show heavy fighting, while Athens and Piraeus see French and Italian troops occupying strategic lines. Several nations report air raids, naval movements, and prisoner exchanges as war efforts continue.
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Newville St. Vons
Presa Bureau
Bureuk
Carpathians
Ahem M. Lausanne
Matin
Piraeus
Athens
Londam
George
Greece
Vievount Grey
Constantine
Barelo
Strada
Bil
Rome
Aia
Mount Pasublo
Korytnitza-Bolshoven
Dornawatra
Pustomyty-2uonow
Viscount Grey
United States
Lord Robert Cecil
House of Commons
Germany
Sover
Berlin
Lille
Veseiche Zeitung
Constantinople
Huesia
Hon W Ashford Speech at Glowcaster Auction
The audience applauded as Hon W Ashford promised to fund rapid development. The remarks touched on quotes about a “fast man” and a “fast shilling” amid a mixed reception. Clean waste paper offered for sale at the Advocate Office.
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W. Ashford
Australia
Hall
Silience
Advocate Office
Markets Report From Stroud Road Sale
Thomas Carlton notes a large turnout for a Stroud Road cattle sale with many buyers. Prices included cows up to 18 pounds and various calves, heifers, bulls, and pigs sold. farming implements also changing hands.
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Stroud Road
Thomas Carlton
Wodners
Indiont
Gorton
Ettles
Bea
Springer
Cattle sale yields strong demand and varied prices in auction
Meog Thomas Carlton reports a robust cattle sale on Friday the 19th with all classes in high demand. Private sales included 50 cows and numerous heifers, with prices ranging across steers, cows, calves, and weaners to strong quotations from buyers and local sellers alike.
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M. Dillon
G. Hobson
Carlton
H. Deck
S &T
Rapson
Reeves
Stroud reports strong cattle sale at South Inst
Thomas Carlton notes no large yarding but excellent bidding by many buyers. Prices rose notably with cattle including cows, bulls, steers and heifers selling to strong demand. On Wednesday April 4 he conducted a clearing-out sale for F Prizall of Telegherry with cattle, horses, and furniture sold at satisfactory prices.
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J. A. Jonas
T. J. Bourke
J. G. Renwick
W. Tull
Heifer
Stroud Thomas Carltam
Greenham
Wenham
Isaac
J. Weinmantel
Bullock
P. J. Lang
Worthy
A. Bowen
H W . Perrin
G. Berry
H McPherson
G. Isaac
P. Cowan
W. Crick
Bavaar
H. Ford
L. Hood
P. Smith
Price
S. Mudford
Thomas Carlton
F. Prizall
Telegherry
Builders and Cabinetmaker In Canberra Event At Glebe
Presbyterian Church of Australia hosts an open session featuring a builder contractor and cabinetmaker. An October Sunday program details Gloucester LL at 11 am and Barrington at 3 pm with a 7.40 pm evening gathering.
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Church OF England
Trinity
Gloucester
Gloucester River
HL. W. Rogers
Methodist Church OF
Presbyterian Church OF Australia
Barrington
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